Chapter 1 Flashcards
*Which of the following statements is true?
A. The head is superior to the shoulders
B. The hands are medial to the elbow
C. The chest is posterior to the spine
D. The nose is lateral to the ears
A. The head is superior to the shoulders
*Which of the following muscle types is involuntary and is found in the walls of hollow organs, in vessels, and in respiratory passageways?
A. Smooth
*Which of the following special structures is responsible for collecting excess fluid from body tissues and returning it to the circulatory system?
B. Lymphatic vessels
*The bending of a joint on the sagittal plane so that the joint angle is made smaller is which of the following?
C. Flexion
*True or False? The primary functions of the blood vessels are to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body and to remove wastes
A. True
*True or False? Tendons join bone to bone
B. False
Dense connective tissue includes which if the following tissues?
D. Tendons & Ligaments
*Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid bone?
A. Patella
True or False? Motor nerves monitor the internal and external environment and relay this data to the brain, whereas sensory nerves carry out a response
B. False
*True or False? A tissue is a group of cells that share a similar structure and function
A. True
The layer of skin that contains keratin, melanin, and defensive cells is which of the following?
B. Epidermis
*Which tissue connects bones to each other and prevents movements at joints?
B. Ligaments
*Anatomical position is best described by which of the following?
A. Body in erect
Position, feet parallel, arms extended at sides.
B. Body prone, arms overhead, and legs crossed.
C. Body in sitting position, knees flexed, and arms hanging at sides.
D. Body supine, arms and legs crossed.
A. Body in erect position, feet parallel, arms extended at sides
Rotational movements occur along which axis?
B. Longitudinal
True or False? The transverse plane divides the body into front and back halves
B.False
